Lewis Hamilton spotted at fundraising dinner for non-profit 15PercentPledge

Lewis Hamilton is known for his stance toward inclusivity and diversity worldwide.

Lewis Hamilton spotted at fundraising dinner for non-profit 15PercentPledge

Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

Lewis Hamilton is one of the biggest personalities in F1. Some experts even suggest that the Brit is the ambassador of the sport on the global stage. His efforts for diversity have made a strong stance, leading to the adoption of the “We Race As One” program in 2020. Following up on this, the Mercedes driver was spotted at a fundraiser dinner for a non-profit organization 15percentpledge.

The 15percentpledge is a non-profit organization that sets up contracts with retailers to commit 15% of their spending to black business owners. The organization aims to clamp down on the disparity between the two sections of society and is actively playing a role in helping black business owners by increasing their income. Witnessing such an initiative, Lewis Hamilton graced the organization’s fundraising dinner.

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The seven-time world champion was spotted with the organization’s Chairwoman, Emma Grede, Vice Chairperson, Auror James, and many more.

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The organization began its work in 2020 and has made strides since then. Subsequently, Hamilton’s presence at the fundraiser would have helped the organization tremendously and made a bold statement regarding how diversity is omnipresent in our society.

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell might be playing mind games

While the current break in F1 has warranted Hamilton to attend the fundraising dinner in America, his sail in F1 appears to be drowning, especially after being thrashed by George Russell in the intra-team battle at Mercedes. This trend continued at the Canadian GP as Russell finished on the podium while his senior compatriot ended up in P4.

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

After the race, Hamilton accepted that it was one of the worst races ever in his career.

George[Russell], you only pass me when I’m having a really bad race.
Tom Clarkson said on the F1 Nation podcast

The verdict made by the 39-year-old was then deemed to be a psychological tactic by F1 Nation podcast host Tom Clarkson, who claimed that Hamilton made it seem that Russell could only beat him on his bad days. This opinion then generated multiple conspiracies but did not have much evidence to back it up.

Despite his bad outing in Canada, the Spanish GP might be better for the former world champion. Hamilton has won the event for a record six times. Thus, the Brit could be a driver to look out for, at the upcoming three-day event in Barcelona.

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